2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ML05 BTU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 130,845 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 BTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/01/2025
- 130,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 BTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (ML05 BTU) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box join (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Due to large exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
ML05 BTU Mileage History
- 13/09/2022121,357 mi
- 20/09/2022121,366 mi+9 mi
- 29/09/2023123,839 mi+2,473 mi
- 04/10/2023123,908 mi+69 mi
- 16/01/2025130,845 mi+6,937 mi
Average of roughly 4,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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